OBITS: Daily Herald 8 Feb 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Daily Herald http://www.daily-herald.com Page 1 of 1 Show Brodersen, Alice Allen Taylor Alice Allen Taylor Brodersen, 101, of Orem, passed away February 4, 2005, due to causes incident to age. She was born June 27, 1903, in Summit, Utah, a daughter of William Thomas and Margaret Jones. She married William Orren Taylor, September 1, 1923 in Summit, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple. Orren passed away January 17, 1978. She later married Jens Brodersen, March 28, 1987, in Phoenix, AZ. Jens passed away March 20, 1992. Alice earned her cosmetology degree and worked as a beautician for 40 years. She owned and operated her own dress shop in Cedar City. After retiring, she worked for Switzers Dress Shop for ten years in Phoenix, AZ. Alice established a scholarship fund at UVSC, the University of Arizona, and SUU in Cedar City. She loved to garden and always had many beautiful flowers, especially roses. Alice also traveled to many places after retirement. Survivors include her daughter, Mary (Miles) Morris. She is also survived by 2 daughters-in-law, Arlene Taylor and Joyce Taylor. Grandchildren include: Janna (Stephen) Murphy, Daryl (Wendy) Morris, Anne (Jeffrey) Boatman, Scott (Trish) Morris, Melanie Taylor, Shelley Pistorius, Lisa (Carlos) Taylor-Swanson; 21 great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren; and her sister, Melba Spendlove. She was preceded in death by her husbands; and her son, Allen Taylor. Our special thanks to 1st Choice Health Care and Hearts for Hospice for being so kind and helpful to Mom. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2005, at 11 a.m., in the Cascade Chapel at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem. A viewing will be held 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral services. Interment will be in the East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery in Provo. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Eicher, Ray Donald Fairview : Ray Donald Eicher, 79, passed away February 5, 2005 in Fairview, Sanpete County, Utah. He was born April 6, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ray Donald Eicher and Lorena Siekerman. He married Rena Evelyn Sinclair on June 20, 1946 in East Cleveland, Ohio. The marriage was later solemnized in the Manti temple. They were parents to three sons : Ray Donald, David James and Daniel Matthew. He has six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Services are Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the Fairview 1st Ward, 122 S. State. Viewings are Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Rasmussen Mortuary and Thursday 11:30-12:30 at the Church. Interment Fairview Cemetery. Published in the Daily Herald on 2/8/2005. Hicken, Gladys Nelson Gladys Nelson Hicken, of Orem, UT, died February 3, 2005, at the Orem Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, where she had resided since suffering a stroke last summer. A devoted wife and mother, Gladys will be remembered for her sparkling brown eyes and love of family. Along with her late husband of 65 years, Commander Frederick J. Hicken (USN ret.), she survived the December 7th attack on Pearl Harbor and the shelling of their house. She refused to leave until the last civilian convoy of the war sailed, five months later. Gladys was a skilled seamstress, crafter, and cook who won high praise for her delicious Norwegian cookies. One of nine children, Gladys was born on April 1, 1918, in Pleasant Township, IA, the daughter of Charles and Elise (Rustad) Nelson. She and Fred, a native of Heber City, UT, met in Decorah, IA, where he was visiting with a USS Tennessee shipmate. Gladys was a loyal Navy wife through long peacetime and war-related separations, and numerous tours of duty in California, Hawaii, Virginia, and Italy. In 1962, they retired to Yorba Linda, CA, where they established a home-based business. They relocated to Orem in 1992. Her family is deeply indebted to Dr. Brian Tudor, and his staff, for their loving care and friendship; and, to the caring people at Orem Nursing & Rehab. Gladys is survived by her children: Linda Dugan Stennett, and husband, Bruce, of Canaan Valley, WV; Sonja Hicken, of Orem; and Michael Hicken, and wife, Crista, of Dove Canyon, CA; four grandchildren: Brian and Randolph Dugan, of Ashburn, VA, and Valley Glen, CA; Jacob and Emma Hicken, of Dove Canyon, CA; three great-grandchildren: Andrew, Jonathan, and Stephanie Dugan. Also surviving are five sisters: Evelyn Haugen (Decorah, IA), Bea Paulson (Waterloo, IA), Marion Fritz (Roseville, MN), Florence Lynch (Decorah, IA), and Darlyne Rugland (Kalispell, MT); brothers and sisters-in-law: Dan and Geneva Hicken (Santa Barbara, CA), Margarete Hicken (Salt Lake City), Gloria Hicken (Orem), Ted Rugland and Eliel Fritz, and numerous nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Agnes Spilde and Clarice Gilbertson, and a brother, Charles Nelson, predeceased her. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Berg Mortuary Drawing Room Chapel, 185 E. Center Street, Provo. Friends may call Wednesday morning at the mortuary, from 10-11 a.m. Following the funeral services, an open luncheon will be held at the Lakeridge 12th Ward in Orem, followed by interment at American Fork City Cemetery. Published in the Daily Herald on 2/8/2005. Jorgensen, Maurine Beck Maurine Beck Jorgensen Our beautiful and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Maurine Beck Jorgensen, age 82 of Pleasant Grove passed away on February 5, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 26, 1922, in Pleasant Grove, Utah to her loving parents, Wesley Julius Beck and Sarah Atwood Beck. After graduating from Pleasant Grove High School, Maurine attended LDS Business College in Salt Lake City and worked for Columbia Steel in Orem. Maurine married Harold Max Jorgensen, July 10, 1946 in the Logan Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After beginning their family, Maurine focused her attention to raising her children, while also remaining active working among the public. Maurine worked several years for Skaggs Drug Center in both Provo and Orem, where she retired in 1979. Having a love for the beauty of her hometown, Maurine remained a life-long resident of Pleasant Grove. She was an avid flower gardener and was well known throughout the city as having a beautiful yard. She and Max were honored to receive a Home Beautification Award from city officials. For years, she was a member of the Pleasant Grove Garden Club. Maurine was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served in numerous positions over the span of her life. She especially enjoyed the sister-hood that she experienced within the Relief Society Organization. She was a true and dear friend to all who knew her. Maurine truly loved the simple things in life and was so grateful for the experiences and memories that came her way. Maurine loved the outdoors and cherished any opportunity to travel throughout the country with her husband and sister. She will always hold the reputation as "one of the best cooks ever". She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed quilting and cross-stitch projects with both her mother and husband. She was also an avid sports fan. Maurine is survived by her husband of fifty eight years, Max, five children: Elaine (Wayne) Wilson, Pleasanton, California; Dan (Glenda) Jorgensen Orem; Ned Jorgensen, Pleasant Grove; Debra (Donald) Peterson, Provo; Kent (Karen) Jorgensen, Mechanicsville, Virginia; twin brother, Merrill Beck, St. George; brother, Douglas Beck, Roseburg, Oregon, and dear sister and best friend, Ardena Beck, Provo. Maurine also leaves behind eleven grand children along with six great-grand children, many nephews, nieces and neighborhood "family members" to treasure her memory. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Kenneth and Reed Beck. All who loved our mother are invited to a celebration of her life on Friday, February 11, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Garden 6th Ward Chapel, located at 745 North 600 West. Pleasant Grove, Utah. Friends and family may gather for visitation on Thursday, February 10, 2005 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Friday, one hour prior to services. Interment will take place in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to family members and members of the Garden 6th Ward for the love and friendship shown to our mother and family over the years. They would also like to extend their thankfulness to the doctors and staff members at Highland IHC, Heritage Care Center, Vista Care, and 1st Choice Home Health for the compassion and gentleness shown towards our mother. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests volunteering or donating to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com. Published in the Daily Herald on 2/8/2005. Kelly, William Keoniana Aloha! William Keoniana Kelly, 60, known affectionately by many as "Uncle Bill," was called home to carry on his legacy of service and love. He departed from his loved ones February 5, 2005 after complications from heart surgery. Bill was born October 27, 1944 to William Andrew and Dorothy Kahikina Kelly in Kalihi, Oahu, as the eldest child of eight. He spoke fondly of those slower days and simple pleasures. Some childhood favorites were the ono butter rolls, mangoes, crack seed, and 20 cent movies. At the age of 23, Bill was called to the South West Indian Mission (Navajo speaking) for the LDS Church. He spent much of his time serving the Navajo people, a labor of love that would be reflected throughout his life. He frequently returned with his family to the reservations each December to bring Christmas to the Native Americans. Following his mission, Bill met Nani Olsen while attending BYU, and married her shortly thereafter in the Hawaii Temple. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 35 years, his children, Kaui Tuia (Wes), Hina Burke (Russ), Pono (Kassie), Kahea Fisiipeau (Sione), Kehau Jones (AJ), Kainoa Torau (Mosese), Ikaika, and his 14 grandchildren (4 more on the way!!). Bill's passion for the Hawaiian Culture was evident in everything he did. In addition to organizing conferences and workshops at BYU, Bill taught hula and Hawaiian Language classes. He loved to sing and dance, chant to the beat of his ipu, and strum his ukulele. Bill also devoted many hours to teach halau and could cook the best kalua pig and long rice this side of the Wasatch. A service celebrating his life will be held Thursday, February 10th 2005, 10:30 a.m. at the Aspen Stake Center, 965 W 2000 N, Orem. Friends and family may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State in Orem and also Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the stake center with 10 to 10:30 a.m. being reserved for family time. Interment will be held in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com. Farewell Daddy. We will miss your sweet aloha spirit until we meet again in joyous reunion. Published in the Daily Herald on 2/8/2005. Kocherhans, Lavor Perry Lavor Perry Kocherhans 1914-2005 Our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Lavor Perry Kocherhans, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2005. Lavor was born May 17,1914 in Byron, Wyoming to William Gideon and Viola Perry Kocherhans, and lived in Lovell, Wyoming until he was eight years old. His family then moved to the Provo/Orem area of Utah, where Lavor graduated from Lincoln High School and Brigham Young University. Lavor also completed graduate study work at BYU, University of Utah, and Cetie Universitaire in Paris, France. A lifelong and stalwart member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lavor served an honorable mission in the New England States, and was District President of the Boston/Rhode Island District. Through the years he has served in various Elders, Seventies and High Priest Presidencies. Lavor has also served faithfully in numerous teaching and leadership positions on ward and stake levels, and was an Ordinance Worker at the Provo Temple for several years. Lavor married Mary Kathryn Sharp, September 17, 1956 in the Los Angeles LDS Temple, and together they had three daughters. Lavor served his country in the Army during World War II, serving in Europe during the "Battle of The Bulge," and also in the Phillipines and Japan during the occupation. Lavor worked for the state of Utah, for many years as a Training Facility Officer for the Veterans Administration, as a social worker, and finally retiring as a supervisor for the Drivers License Division, Department of Public Safety in the Orem Office. Lavor is survived by his wife, Kathryn; daughters: Kathryn Marie (Jerry) Dunn, Mary Elizabeth (Ken) Harris, Shauna Lynn Kocherhans; and fifteen grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers and a sister; Glen Kocherhans of Clinton, UT, Chester Kocherhans and LaPriel Louder both of Orem, UT, along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. in the Cascade Chapel at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street in Orem. Friends and family may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and also Wednesday from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com Lavor lived a righteous life of service, always ready to help his family, friends and loved ones. He died firm in his testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and leaves a rich heritage of faith and goodness. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Published in the Daily Herald on 2/8/2005. Norman, Jamie Ann Jamie Ann Norman passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2005 at the University of Utah Medical Center from a brain aneurysm. Jamie was born October 6, 1967 to James R. Norman and Marcia Norman. She was raised in Springville, Utah and graduated from Springville High School. Jamie was a happy person and a friend to everyone she met. She had a loving and caring disposition and so it was no surprise that she chose to be an organ donor and bless the lives of many. Jamie is survived by her father Jim (Ann) Norman, her mother Marcia, brothers Justin and Trent Gavin, sister Amy Gurney, stepbrother Brian Tregeagle, and stepsister Carmen Diamond. She is also survived by her best friend and companion, Chad Keim. Thank you Chad for all of the love and care you gave Jamie. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South in Springville, Utah. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 11:00 in the Evergreen Cemetery, 1997 South 400 East in Springville, Utah. Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald on 2/8/2005. Quinton, Owen Woolf Owen Woolf Quinton, 91, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, passed away February 5, 2005. He was born in Cardston Alberta, Canada on July 13, 1913 to James Fredrick and Sara Woolf Quinton. He grew up and attended schools in Cardston and Calgary. He was a member of the Air Force where he worked as an electrician at the Great Falls, Montana, Air Force Base. He moved from Cardston to Northern California 1953 to pursue a career in Real Estate investing and then to Southern California to do the same. They later moved to Mapleton and Springville. One of his favorite hobbies was playing golf. He married Ruth Nielson December 10, 1938 in Lethbridge Alberta, Canada, they were sealed in the Cardston LDS Temple in 1944, she died August, 1987. He married Thelma Rasmussen Uibel June 19, 1992 in the Provo LDS Temple. He was an active member of the LDS church. He served in many calling, Bishopric in Cardston, High Priest Group Leader, Stake Missionary, and devoted Home Teacher in California. His is survived by his wife Thelma, son; Gordon Quinton of California, daughter; Linda Gay Burr, Provo, four stepchildren, Trudy Dowling, Provo, F. Brent Uibel, Cedar Hills, Marsha Bosworth, Ogden, Alana Issel, American Fork, 22 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 20 step- grandchildren, 32 step-great grandchildren, brother, Garth Quinton of Cardston, two sisters, Frieda Quinton of Calgary and Lena Malmbery of Cardston. He was preceded in death by is parents, first wife Ruth, brother: Mervin Quinton, sister: Loila Fisher, two daughters Peggy Eilers and Julie Ann Davis. We would like to thank Alpine Home Health for their devotion and tender care, from the CNA'S and the RN'S. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 10, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Orchard Ward, 828 South Locust Ave. Pleasant Grove. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, February 9th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North in Orem and 9:45 to 10:45 at church prior to service. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the LDS Church Humanitarian or Perpetual Education Fund. Published in the Daily Herald from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Rigby, Wilda Wilda Rigby On February 4, 2005, our wonderful mother returned to the loving arms of her eternal sweetheart. Mary Wilda Fullmer Rigby, 88, was born January 11, 1917, in Bingham, Utah. She was the second of five daughters of Alma and Bertha Fullmer. When Mom was six-weeks-old, the family moved to Springville, where she was raised. Mom attended Springville schools and graduated from Springville High in 1935. On November 23, 1937, Wilda married the love of her life, Donald Dean Rigby. Their marriage was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on their fifth anniversary. Dad passed away on February 13, 1995. After they were married, Mom and Dad lived in Fairview for two years, then moved to Springville, where they raised their family. Wilda was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as the Primary President, Stake Primary President, blazer leader, Sunday School teacher, Relief Society counselor and many other callings. She loved the nine years that she worked at the Provo Temple with Dad. Mom and Dad loved to dance and square dance. If they had a day free, you could always find Mom and Dad out on a lake, fishing. They loved to travel and camp. When their family was young, they would pack up the old tent and wouldn't think of missing an Averett or Mason family reunion. The Blackhawk Encampment was always a favorite. Later, they would take either their trailer or motor home out traveling with their many friends, or with the Good Sams Club, to places like Lava Hot Springs, and Quartzsite, Arizona. At one time, Mom and Dad had visited every temple in the United States and Canada. Wilda was known for her beautiful garden and flowers. She could make anything grow. There wasn't a weed that would dare to try and grow in her gardens. Wilda is survived by two sons and two daughters: Dean (Lola) Rigby, of American Fork; Janet (Lewis) Walters, of West Valley City; Bruce (Irene) Rigby, of Ivins; and Betty (Craig) Hatfield, of Springville. Mom had 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren with one more that she will love and hold until his birth in April. Mom has three sisters: Maurine Mortensen, of Springville; Norma Jensen, of Orem; and Marie Tipton, of Springville. Wilda was preceded in death by her husband Don, of 57 years; her parents; and one sister, Donetta. Our family would like to thank everyone at Canterbury Place Assisted Living in Springville for the love they have shown our Mom during the last year. We would also like to thank everyone that worked with her in the Continuing Care Unit at Mountain View Hospital, and the wonderful people at Spanish Fork Nursing Care. Alpine Home Care and Hospice were angels sent from heaven for Mom, Thank You. Dr. William LeRoy, you will always hold a special place in our hearts for the loving care you have given our Mom over the years. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2004, at 11 a.m., in the Hobble Creek West Stake Center, located at 555 South Averett Ave. (600 E.) in Springville. Friends and family may call on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South, Springville; or, at the church, one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald from 2/6/2005 - 2/8/2005. Swim, Gaylord K. Gaylord Kingsley Swim, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Saturday, February 5, in Provo, Utah, of causes incident to brain cancer. He was born December 17, 1948, in Carmel, California, to H. Dudley and Katherine Merrill Swim. In 1966 he graduated from Carmel High School and entered Pomona College at Claremont, California. After his sophomore year, Gaylord transferred to Brigham Young University, where he investigated The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was baptized in August of 1968 at age 19. BYU and the Church played important roles throughout his life. He graduated from BYU in 1970 with a B.S. in Business Management, and served a mission for the Church in the Central German Mission (D sseldorf) from 1970 to 1972. Following his mission, he returned to BYU to pursue an M.A. in Political Science. On June 1, 1973, Gaylord married Lauralyn Bankhead in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they were blessed with five children. As a couple, they set an example of mutual devotion, service, and faith. Among other church assignments, Gaylord served as a bishop at BYU, and as a counselor in the Lakeridge North Stake presidency from 1996 until his passing. Most of Gaylord's professional career was spent managing investments. In 1984 he opened and managed a branch office for Dominick & Dominick. By 1989 he had established what would become Pillar Capital Advisors, which he led until his retirement in 2003. In addition to his investment management practice, he served on the boards of directors of EFI Electronics, Covey Leadership Center, and Eyring Research Institute, and established the Foundation for the American West, a community foundation. Gaylord spent much of his life engaged in civic affairs. In 1995 he founded the Sutherland Institute a Utah-focused public policy research organization. He also founded Rural Health Management Corporation, served as a trustee of Central Valley Medical Center, and was awarded Utah Hospital Trustee of the Year in 1993. He served on the boards of the State Policy Network, Deseret International Foundation, Enterprise Mentors, and the Utah National Parks Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He had a deep commitment to education, a commitment which spanned all age groups in both public and private sectors. He served as chairman of American Heritage Schools for more than a decade, working intently to introduce new curriculum as well as direct the design and construction of a new campus. In 2004, he chaired an ad hoc committee that studied a proposed division of Alpine School District. At the time of his death, he was a member of the President's Leadership Council at BYU and an advisory board member of the Foundation for American Christian Education. Regardless of the endeavor, his goals were always the same: foster faith, develop character, teach principles, promote accountability, build the community, and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society. Gaylord was preceded in death by his father, Dudley (1972), and mother, Katherine (2001). He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Laurie; children Stanford (Michelle), Lyall (Jennifer), Mary Kay Ware (Michael), Laura Hale (Chase) and Rachel; siblings Marilyn Lenahan (John) and Roger; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 11, 2005, at 11 AM at the Orem Lakeridge North Stake Center (450 S. 100 W., Orem, UT). Friends and family are invited to attend a viewing Thursday, February 10, from 6 - 8 PM at the Berg Mortuary (185 E. Center St., Provo, UT), and Friday, February 11, from 9 - 10:30 AM at the Orem Lakeridge North Stake Center. Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery in Provo, UT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the General Missionary Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com. Published in the Daily Herald from 2/8/2005 - 2/10/2005.